Photo Effects Software

80 PC software downloads

Sven Sorensen

“A list of software titles which can apply special effects to a picture”


A listing of downloads compiled by Sven Sørensen

When you have a large collection of digital photographs, there likely comes a time when you want to add cool effects to images. These can range from wacky and fun to serious retouching. With these freeware and shareware downloads, you can apply a myriad of different effects to your images.

While many of these programs can apply effects to a single image, others can also perform batch photo editing and apply effects to many different types of images like JPG, PNG, GIF and even PSD Photoshop images.

If there is a tool here you find that isn't freeware, there is always the chance to take advantage of the free trial period.

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  • GIMP 3.0.4


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    GIMP is an open-source and free Photoshop alternative (for Windows).
    GIMP for Windows can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create animated GIFs, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and create and edit layers.

  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic CC 2025 14.3.1


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    Excellent image enhancement and processing software that has image editing features, photo process workflow, presets and profiles for major makes and...
    Lightroom Classic can apply special effects to a picture, optimize graphics, convert RAW to JPG and batch process images.

  • Capture NX-D 1.9.0


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    Nikon software will speed up your post-processing workflow.
    Capture NX D can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, optimize graphics and convert RAW to JPG.

  • FotoSketcher 3.98


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    FotoSketcher turns digital photos into drawings or paintings, for free!
    FotoSketcher can apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics and optimize graphics.

  • ImageMagick 7.1.1-47


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    Advanced, yet powerful image manipulation suite acting as the open-source standard for creating, modifying and printing images with plethora of filters,...
    ImageMagick can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics, create web graphics, create and edit layers and batch process images.

  • ACDSee 2025 (18.1.0.4072)


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    Professional photo organizer and editor.
    ACDSee can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create slideshows and optimize graphics.

  • ACDSee Photo Studio Home 2025 (28.1.0.3032)


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    Photograph organization software the can apply effects, filters and editing tools along with EXIF tags and built-in photo viewer.
    ACDSee 9 Photo Manager can apply special effects to a picture and convert RAW to JPG.

  • ACDSee Professional 2025 (18.1.0.3131)


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    Photo editing and organization software that streamlines workflow with support for many RAW formats and camera setups.
    ACDSee Pro can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data and convert RAW to JPG.

  • Krita 5.2.9


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    Free paint software for creative artists and amateurs with a number of drawing tools, image enhancements and effects for creating digital art.
    Krita can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create web graphics and create and edit layers.

  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025.0


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    Photo retouching software with scrapbooks, collages, slideshows and social media integration.
    Adobe Photoshop Elements can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create web graphics and optimize graphics.

  • Able RAWer 1.24.8.23


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    Works with different types of camera RAW files and applies filters.
    Able RAWer can apply special effects to a picture and convert RAW to JPG.

  • JPEGView 1.3.46.2


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    Advanced image viewing software with some editing functionality, EXIF support and fast slideshow generation.
    JPEGView can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create PNG graphics and convert RAW to JPG.

  • Pinta 2.1.2


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    Pinta image editor is a freeware paint program with code based on paint.NET.
    Pinta can add text to an image and apply special effects to a picture.

  • FastStone Image Viewer 7.8


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    A fast, stable, user-friendly image browser, converter and editor.
    FastStone Image Viewer can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and convert RAW to JPG.

  • Pixia 6.61p


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    A popular graphics editor translated from Japanese to English.
    Pixia is software which can apply special effects to a picture.

  • StudioLine Photo Classic 5.0.7


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    A fully-packed image editor and organization utility with several useful features.
    StudioLine Photo Classic Plus can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create slideshows, optimize graphics and convert RAW to JPG.